A DUMPTON YEAR
A YEARLY REVIEW FROM DUMPTON SCHOOL 2018/19
Also Inside... Music News | Sporting News | Visiting Speakers | School Trips | Fundraising P-R-E-P spells PREP … From the Headmaster, Andrew Browning
What is a Prep School? A question I am often asked by an opportunity for improvement. A prep school should many parents as I show them round Dumpton. How is it be full of staff and pupils who take risks – who push the different from other schools? boundaries and are not afraid to fail. Contents Historically, preparatory schools were for boarders I have allowed myself another R – because it is such an A DUMPTON YEAR and prepared children for the great public boarding important word. schools of Great Britain, handing them over, ready for the challenges of public examinations and adolescence. R is also for RESPECT A yearly review of the activities and achievements But times have changed. Prep schools are now aiming Respect is everything to a community like Dumpton. to prepare young people for life after formal education Manners maketh everything. It is at the core of our only of both pupils and staff here at Dumpton School. - laying secure foundations for senior schools and school rule: ‘Treat others as you expect to be treated’. Or beyond. They are often day schools, which build a strong in short – be kind. Our School 03 partnership between home and school. And how do I know if everything is going well? Nursery and Pre-Prep 16 They aim to build emotional intelligence and a growth That would be E for ENJOYMENT Years 3-6 32 mind-set from the very beginning of the educational I probably walk past every member of staff and every Year 7 & 8 50 process – alongside the more traditional classroom pupil every day – and the thing I always look for is a Sport 58 based skills – and to produce confident, outward-facing smile. It is a subtle measure of the success of the school young people ready for an increasingly complex world. – every smile registers, like a small piece in a jigsaw. It is a love of learning that will stand children in such good How do they do that? stead as they move forward. I am going to start with P for PARTICIPATION How do we know what we are good at? There are The final P in PREP is for PERFORMANCE people reading this who have never attempted to throw If we get the right balance between participation and a javelin – including me. We could have been Olympians. enjoyment, great achievements will follow. These can So first of all, prep schools are about everyone trying be measured by academic, dramatic, musical or sporting everything. We try to help children find out what they are success, or more subtly in the self-confidence and good at and to enjoy success - which in turn builds their ambition of the pupils. With a growth mind-set anything Dumpton School confidence to have a go at everything else. is possible. Deans Grove House Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AF R is for RISK-TAKING and RESILIENCE ‘You can if you think you can’ as the school motto says… We may not be very good the first time we try something T 01202 883818 F 01202 848760 - but we mustn’t fear failure. We all have to learn from Andrew Browning E [email protected] our mistakes. Every time we stand up in public or try Headmaster something new – or take part in a competition – we are www.dumpton.com risking failure. The key is to see each event instead as
03 A DUMPTON YEAR 01.SPORTS HALL The new Sports Hall was opened in July after just over 14 months of building and has been completed in time for the new academic year. The facility provides a full-size netball and tennis court, along with an indoor hockey pitch, a 5-aside football pitch and three cricket lanes. As well as the sports facilities, the Sports Hall will be in use each day for PE lessons for all ages throughout the school including Nursery children. It also now accommodates changing rooms, a viewing gallery over the outdoor tennis courts and sports pitches as well as providing two new classrooms overlooking the top field. The new facility has been named the ‘Browning Hall’ and was officially opened by Andrew and Jo Browning in July following Dumpton’s Speech Day and Prize Giving before they step down after 14 years of leadership at the school. 01 02 03 02. REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE After a very informative assembly from 7P earlier in the week, Year 8 pupils led the Remembrance Day Service. The Senior Choir sang a beautiful anthem in assembly and then two minutes’ silence was observed at 11 am, when pupils in the Prep School and the Pre-Prep placed wreaths of poppies by the War Memorial. Anthony in Year 8 played the Last Post and Reveille – a very moving experience for all. 03. WAR ON WASTE In March, Year 6 welcomed Julie Cheshire from Wimborne War on Waste to their science lesson. Julie spoke to them about what changes they could make to their plastic use and many came up with some lovely examples of what they are already doing at home. She presented Dumpton with a Plastic Free Champion sticker for us to display to show our support for the campaign.
04. BOOK IN A BOX COMPETITION Many thanks and well done to everyone who entered the competition. The winners for the Book in a Box were Jack, Emeli, Isabelle, Evie, Izzy, Joshua, Amelie, Zak and Lauren. We also had some lovely photos, both cosy and adventurous, sent in for the Photo Competition. The ‘Cosy Reading’ winners were: 1st place, Fraser, 2nd place, Evie and 3rd place, Josslin for the cosy reading, and 1st place Georgie and Thomas and 2nd place Rosie in the Pre-Prep, and 1st place, Leila, 2nd place Lewis and Ethan and 3rd place Harry in the Prep School. The lucky winners chose a book from the Book Fair. Very well done to all!
05 A DUMPTON YEAR 04 A SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP – 25 YEARS ON….. Many years ago, as Head of Chemistry at Canford School, I took my sixth-form students each week to support science teaching in the local primary classroom of my sister, Jane Marshall, at Christ the King and Hillview Schools in Kinson.
This continued weekly for 11 years, totalling around 300+ hands-on Tuesday afternoon science lessons. By the end of the project, it had grown to 15 sixth-formers delivering weekly science lessons to a primary school year base of around 90, in three classes.
My sister and I then started our first Headships on the same day in September 2005, Jane at Hampreston School and me here at Dumpton. Over the past fourteen years we have continued this association, in schools just 3 miles apart.
In that time, our Dumpton Year 8 pupils have led an annual Science Day at Hampreston, teaching the Year 4 class. We have had some wonderful times making and testing concrete, playing with liquid nitrogen and watching things fizz, bang and change colour.
Over the years there has also been pond-dipping and vegetable growing activities to build the relationship between the schools further still. More recently we added a weekly Spring Term Science Club (run here at Dumpton), a yearly Music Workshop for both schools with Gospel Singer Ken Burton, a shared study of a local church (run by the Hampreston Year 4 pupils), a Map Skills Day hosted at Dumpton by Year 8 and a Year 4 Chocolate Workshop hosted at Hampreston. Separately, lessons have also been observed by teachers to share good practice between the schools.
Children from both schools have benefited greatly – learning both as teachers and pupils – and teachers from both schools have given generously of their skills and time. We have always aimed for symbiosis – and building a love of learning in all activities.
As both Heads step down from their roles, we hope that the partnership will continue, and strengthen, over the coming years.
Andrew Browning, Headmaster Dumpton School 2005-2019
07 A DUMPTON YEAR IT WAS A PLEASURE TO WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL LOCAL ASTRONOMER RECITATION BOB MIZON AND HIS INFLATABLE COMPETITION PLANETARIUM TO CELEBRATE SCIENCE Thanks to Duncan Fowler-Watt, Head of Performing Arts at WEEK. Bryanston, for visiting Dumpton to Bob presented the stars and constellations to Years 1 to 4 inside the judge the Final of the Recitation dome and he also opened his travelling astronomy shop at lunchtime Competition in June. It was a with a range of scientific goodies including real meteorite rock. The pupils delightful afternoon, with the marvelled at the starry skies and really enjoyed the presentations. They eventual winners being Daisy in Year also asked some very probing questions! Thank you Bob for visiting us THE PUPILS 7, Ava and Gigi in Year 6, Megan in again. MARVELLED Year 5, Lily in Year 4 and Charlie in Year 3. Very well done to all the AT THE The pupils were very excited to finalists. STARRY SKIES! have well-known children’s author Ali Sparkes visit the school on the Friday before Book Week in March.
Ali’s books have been in great demand in the school library over several years, and many children requested her as our visiting author. Ali first did a presentation to the children in Years 2 to 6 in the Assembly Hall, sharing very funny stories about her life and books, and throwing in a bit of hypnotism! She then ran interactive workshops for Years 3 to 6 in the Recital Room in which the children were involved in various activities, such as considering what makes us choose the books we read. Ali was kept busy in the library over lunch, selling and signing her books, and happily, the school now has a whole new group of children working their way through her many series of books! It was the start to a very special week of celebrating reading, great books, brilliant authors and the art of story-telling! 09 A DUMPTON YEAR CHARITY DUMPTON FUNDRAISING with theirstalloverthe have nowraised nearly£5,000 alike. MrsDeanandherteam involved, parents, pupilsandstaff amazing effortfrom everyone Mufti Daycollection.Thisisan around £1,000,includingthe process. Theoverall totalraised onthedaywas 50p, 20pand10ppiecesmore thatfuelledthe Cake Sale.Thankyoualsotoparents forproviding the pupils bakedcakesintheFood Tech Departmentforthe also steppedinwitharange ofstalls,andYear 7 toy stallandwere keptverybusythroughout. ThisyeartheYear 8pupils Sam Deanandherteamofparent helpers,whotookontherecycled celebration inNovember. HugethanksshouldgotoDumptonparent A bigwelldonetoeveryoneinvolvedintheChildren inNeed CHILDREN INNEED years. Someitemshave been soldmanytimes over! Very well done toall! Thank youforallyoursupport. 1198 peopleincludingaround 529children. touching thelivesofmany. In2017 theyfed Food Bank.Thisisanimportantlocalcharity Harvest giftswere collected fortheWimborne September ledbyYear 2,asisourtradition. Harvest Festival withtheAssembly in The Pre-Prep andPrep Schoolcelebrated HARVEST £315 raised forGenesJeans
FESTIVAL lands and,weare sure, wasgratefully received. Hall wassentviaTheRotaryClubtoorphanagesindistant receive little.Theimpressive mountainof50boxesintheFront shoeboxes ofpresents forchildren who,otherwise,would Dumpton pupilshavealwaysenjoyedmakingupChristmas Tamil Nadu andtheWorld Veterinary Service Charity. be splitbetweentheAwake Mercy Children's Homein India MuftiDayinApril!Over £300 wasraised andwill Well donetoallthepupilswho dressed upforourannual INDIA DAY CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXESCHRISTMAS 11 ADUMPTON YEAR The Music Department has been as busy as ever this year! We have enjoyed many concerts each term from all the different musical groups that Mrs Watkiss and her team of peripatetics carefully prepare, as well as gala concerts from the Pre-Prep and Prep School pupils, singers’ recitals and not forgetting the music exams that take hours of study and preparation.
13 A DUMPTON YEAR HERE ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR – 01. JUNIOR AND SENIOR SATIPS 04. GUITAR TEACHER 01 EXTRAORDINAIRE A big thank you to all the children (and parents) who supported both Thank you to all the parents who SATIPS days at Bryanston this year. Mrs Watkiss was extremely supported and to the musicians who impressed with the contribution of all the Dumpton musicians who took part in our delightful Guitar were a credit to the school on long, but rewarding days. Concert in March, celebrating the 02. STAFF & SENIORS’ SUMMER SERENADE talents of many of Mr Albin’s pupils. It was the last concert by Mr The Summer Serenade has been a great success over the past years as Albin who after over 29 years of a showcase for the talents of the senior pupils, along with Mrs teaching at Dumpton, is retiring. Watkiss, Mr Nye, the peripatetic music teachers and some of the He will be very much missed. A less well-known musicians on the staff. This year was no exception concert in the Easter holidays with his with brilliant performances from all who took part. Thank you to the former pupil and Old Dumptonian, the parents and pupils who supported the event on the night. internationally renowned guitarist Will 03. CHRISTMAS PLAYS & THE CAROL SERVICE McNicol, celebrated his achievements and marked the end of an era. Very well done to all in the Music Department for their hard work during the last week of the Autumn Term. As well as managing the 05. KEN BURTON music examinees, they have also staged a Year 2 concert, and two GOSPEL DAY gala concerts, for the junior and senior year groups, and supported It was an honour to have the Pre-Prep Christmas plays. All occasions were delightful, with international music star Ken Burton visit the school in June. 02 a real sense of musical community, and a whole host of different instruments, genres and styles. There were some outstanding Ken has played to a live audience virtuoso pieces from both the pupils and staff – very well done! of 70,000 and a TV audience 03 of 200 million. While we were In addition, a big thank you to all the pupils and staff involved in slightly smaller for our two countless hours of preparation for the Carol Service – it was a concerts in the Recital Room, resounding success as always. Special mention must go to Mrs the Year 4 and Year 5 pupils did Watkiss who, once again, put her heart and soul into the occasion. us proud with their renditions of With 225 pupils and staff singing in various choirs, it was a real some gospel classics. Thank you celebration of Dumpton choral music. Thank you also for contributing to all the parents and pupils so generously to Julia’s House and Wimborne Minster in the retiring who attended and joined in collection. with the fun. 15 A DUMPTON YEAR In February, Year 1 went into the woods to see what animals had left footprints in the snow. They found many different prints including those of birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer and foxes. They left a few of their own prints behind in the snow too!
17 A DUMPTON YEAR YEAR 1 SPENT A MORNING
Our thanks to Jacqui from the VISITING THE WIMBORNE RNLI College for visiting our MODEL TOWN IN SEPTEMBER Reception children in June. AND ENJOYED IDENTIFYING THE They learned all about how to DIFFERENT SHOPS AND BUILDINGS stay safe in the water and at the beach, as well as learning what to THAT ARE NEEDED TO MAKE do in an emergency. UP A TOWN. THE VISIT WAS USED TO HELP THE CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT YEAR 2 SWIMMING GALA Year 2 enjoyed their very first swimming gala in May – it was ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL AND a great success! Races ranged from individual freestyle to team HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, AS WELL relays, with the children demonstrating the skills they have AS UNDERTAKING SOME CAREFUL developed during the year. It was great to see and hear plenty OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING. WHAT of cheering-on from the sides by children and parents alike. The children also produced a synchronised group ‘dance’ routine, WIMBORNE MODEL TOWN A WONDERFUL TRIP - IN which was both fun and an opportunity to display their creative MINIATURE! side with some rather wonderful moves. They all fully deserved the medals they received at the end. Well done! The Reception As part of their ‘Journey around the World’ topic, Year 2 had a wonderful children had a day celebrating Australia Day in February. In the morning, they learnt about the great day at traditions of Australia Day, writing some interesting facts and making their own Moors Valley plate for the party in the afternoon. The Country Park in children made fairy bread and vegemite sandwiches and Mrs Sellers again surpassed March herself by supplying traditional Aussie Meat Pies and various sweets and cakes. The - exploring the adventure children enjoyed trying all the wonderful playgrounds and taking a food that was prepared. Thank you again, ride on the train! Mrs Sellers!
19 A DUMPTON YEAR RECEPTION VISIT WIMBORNE LIBRARY The Reception children enjoyed a wet Monday morning visit to Wimborne Library in October! They were invited to join the library and informed that they could borrow up to a total of 20 books! They were also told about the fun activities that the library had planned for the coming half term. The Pre-Prep children who took part in the DCC 01 02 Summer Reading Challenge also received their certificates in assembly that week – keep reading!
01. The children love playing with Gloop! It is a fabulous sensory and science activity and helps the children learn about the concepts of what a solid is and what a liquid is. 02. The children have set up their own game of Basketball in the Nursery Garden - they have organised their own turn-taking and are HANDS - ON celebrating each others’ successes in LEARNING getting the ball into the net! 03. The Nursery children were very lucky in June as Mrs Welch invited them to the woods to cook some delicious pizza for lunch!! The children also had a turn putting a piece of kindling FOREST SCHOOL onto the fire in the fire pit - they all The children are enjoying their hot chocolate and snack outdoors followed Mrs Welch’s instructions at Forest School. Forest School is an inspirational process that very carefully and sat patiently offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop waiting for their friends to have a turn confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning - well done, Nursery! experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.
03 21 A DUMPTON YEAR VET VISIT & RECEPTION PET SHOW Our thanks to Mr Harding from Damory Vets who visited in May. The children enjoyed hearing about how to care for their pets - and making some new furry friends too! This was shortly followed by the annual Reception Pet Show which was a big success this year! Despite the light rain, there was a wide variety of animals including a tortoise, two cats and many dogs! There was also a guest appearance in the 'special tricks' category this year - Mrs Browning and her black Labrador Bonnie, who exemplified the Dumpton School motto, ‘You can if you think you can’! Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who supported the afternoon. The children had a wonderful time and were very proud to show their pets to their friends and teachers.
Fossil Hunting in Reception Our thanks to Rachel from the Etches Collection and the Museum of Jurassic Marine Life for ENVIRONMENTAL DAY visiting the Reception classes in early May. Many new facts about fossils were discovered but a highlight Year 2 really enjoyed their Environmental Day in June! was the new app which allowed them to follow They went pond-dipping, built camps and enjoyed virtual dinosaurs around the room on a screen! a ‘Sausage Sizzle!’ Our thanks to Paul Keating, local butcher, for the sausages and Mr & Mrs Sellers for cooking them!
23 A DUMPTON YEAR Year 1 enjoyed a wonderful day on Portland Bill in May. They had been learning about Grace Darling, and visiting the PORTLAND BILL lighthouse gave them a real insight into what it was like to live in such cramped conditions. They also realised how fit the lighthouse keepers must have COMPTON ACRES been, climbing all those stairs! The children looked at the What a lovely day at Compton Acres! We geography associated with living wandered through all the different garden rooms, on an island and the important discovered the variety of plants and wildlife, and part played by the island in even searched for a hidden dragon. Here, the defending the country, and they children are busy at work drawing from observation had the opportunity to dress up in the Italian garden. A perfect day out for Year 1! as 'Men of the Garrison!' A day full of fun and learning!
A BIG THANK YOU BEAULIEU PALACE TO ALL THE FoDS YEAR 1 HAD A WONDERFUL DAY BEING AND NURSERY TRAINED AS MAIDS AND FOOTMEN BY THE GOVERNESS AT BEAULIEU PALACE PARENTS WHO IN NOVEMBER. SUPPORTED OUR EASTER EGG They learnt about all the duties that would be HUNT AT THE END OF THE SPRING TERM. expected of them and about the life of children living above and below stairs in a Victorian We were so grateful to all the FoDS Committee for country house. They also had the opportunity organising this event and particularly Alaina Salsbury and to look at the development of the first forms of Sarah Waters who were excellent hosts for the day. It was motorised transport and dressed up as motorists good to see the smiling faces of all the children as they who would have driven at the turn of the century! YEAR 1 SPACE DAY searched for the eggs in the adventure playground. We They thoroughly enjoyed the day, although we Although it was a blustery day for Year 1’s Space then retired to the Front Hall for hot cross buns and coffee. were very glad that they could return to being Day, all the children enjoying dressing up, designing Alaina and Sarah continued their good work with Year 1 school children – the life of a servant did seem their own rockets and making them out of lego! and Year 2 after break! quite hard!
25 A DUMPTON YEAR The Pre-Prep children were still smiling after four big dramatic productions in one week.
Congratulations must go to all those involved in the hours of patient preparation required, including the parents who had a hand in the wonderful costumes. The Year 1 and Year 2 production ‘Starbright’ was a great success, with all pupils on stage throughout. It was performed twice for Year 1 and Year 2 parents. This musical was written for Dumpton by our own Mrs Gray (words) and Mr Nye (music and songs) and performed at Christmas in 2004 – it was very special to see it performed again this Christmas. PRE-PREP Similarly, the Nursery’s ‘Whoops-A-Daisy Angel’ and Reception’s ‘Shine Star’, were both very special, with a wonderful atmosphere created in the Recital Room. The CHRISTMAS pupils surpassed themselves once again, as did a very PLAYS! jolly Father Christmas, recruited by the Bursar! 27 A DUMPTON YEAR SAFEWISE They explored the castle’s many Year 2 visited Safewise where rooms and surrounding grounds, they learned how to shop which included a grotto, a healthily, how and when to banqueting house and a couple of dial 999, how to stay safe in special stone seats in the woods the home, on the train, at the where the Lord and Lady may have beach, and at the park, and sat many years ago. The children how to cross the road safely. learnt about the battles that took place here, the clothes they would have worn, and what castle life would have been like. They also completed a knighting ceremony YEAR 2 ENJOY WORLD FOOD DAY and all the children came up with their own royal names! We were very grateful to Year 2 parent Mrs Roden for bringing in a host of Chinese artefacts and lovely food to celebrate Chinese New Year and World Food Day – our annual celebration of food from around the world. The children sampled the pomelo, steamed char siu buns and noodles out of a traditional takeaway box and even used chopsticks! The children also looked at the medicinal uses of herbs and spices and tried Chinese noodles, Indian rice, lotus root and black fungus!
Year 2 had a fantastic trip to Old Wardour Castle in September, bringing their project work to life.
29 A DUMPTON YEAR 29 A DUMPTON YEAR Reception, Nursery & Years 1&2 Sports Days
31 A DUMPTON YEAR Read about all the trips, plays and exciting days that the pupils in Year 3 to 6 have enjoyed this year
33 A DUMPTON YEAR ROCK BOTTOM In the Summer Term, Year 6 pupils journeyed back to the dawn of time in
‘Rock Bottom’ - their YEAR 6 WORKED TOGETHER prehistorical hysterical BRILLIANTLY AND EVERYONE Stone Age rock ENJOYED THE TOE-TAPPING SONGS. ONE THING’S FOR SURE - musical! YEAR 3 VISIT THE STONE AGE ROCKS! BROWNSEA ISLAND In this musical, rather than The Flintstones, we are introduced to The Cobblestones, Cliff go wrong and strange futuristic objects have started appearing all over (Will), Coral (Ava), Bobby (Jonny), Zig (Tom W) Rock Bottom. Her secret is at risk of getting out, so Lady Lava hatches and Zag (Tom C), just an ordinary Stone Age an evil plan (Mwahahaha!) to control all the cave folk. Along the family of cave folk living on Stoney Street, way, she ropes in some hapless Mexicans – the three amoebas – Juan YEAR 3 CHRISTMAS PLAY - PUSS IN Rock Bottom. But when cave boy inventor, (Cameron) Juan (Harrison) and, you’ve guessed it, Juan (Emilee) and a BOOTS Bobby Cobblestone, hatches his very first whole host of Mini Miners (don’t call them dwarfs!) Congratulations to Year 3 for their Christmas good idea, he’s whisked off to work for none performance of ‘Puss in Boots’. After leading school other than the beautiful celebrity, Lady Lava With mysterious monsters terrorising the town and a volatile volcano assemblies earlier in the week, they then performed (Oliver). Unfortunately, BC is soon up to his ready to blow its top, BC becomes a little ‘boulder’ and comes up with to a full house and rave reviews. They impressed us Neanderthal neck in trouble when he discovers a plan to save his family, his friends, Wild Willie (Kate) and Rex (a baby all with their assured acting and confident solos. his new boss hides a dark secret that will rock dinosaur he’s looking after) and his very own precious Rock Bottom. Well done also to Mrs Williams and Mr Cox (and Mrs Rock Bottom to its foundations – her team His plan is a great success, Lady Lava is foiled and BC is a hero and an Watkiss) for their direction (and piano) and to Miss of brilliant Egg Heads have invented a special inventor, just as he always dreamed. Barman and Miss Lawton for their support backstage. time turner filled with the miraculous cellulite (yes, we know!) which keeps her looking A cast of crazy cave folk join in the Neolithic naughtiness, not to young and glamorous. But, because they’ve mention a flock of prehistoric birds, two dippy dinosaurs, a vacuum- been messing with time, things have started to cleaning mammoth, and a sabre-tooth tiger called Tiddles (Zac)!
35 A DUMPTON YEAR 01. YEAR 6 VISIT LULWORTH COVE 04. YEAR 6 ROMAN DAY The Year 6 geographers headed to the stunning Jurassic Coast, Year 6 dressed up as Romans of all kinds: specifically Lulworth Cove, in October to experience first-hand gods and goddesses, slaves, emperors, the physical forces at work in shaping this incredible coastline. soldiers and senators for their Roman Day in With clipboards in hand they sketched natural arches, identified the May. Their activities included Roman Drama, different rock types and surveyed the village for its tourist facilities, creating a mosaic, Roman cooking and making sure there was time for a well-deserved ice cream at the end! making a shoe-box Roman amphitheatre. They were also fortunate enough to have two visiting speakers: John Smith, a local 01 archaeologist and military expert, and 02.YEAR 5 VISIT Anna Berry, Head of Classics at Canford, WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE who gave the children a fascinating snapshot Year 5 pupils had a great day at the Science Centre. In the morning of the Romans' beliefs about magic and they had a chance to explore a variety of interactive activities medicine. A really fun day was had by all! ranging from walking through the digestive system, to exploring jump height vs sprint speed, to learning about particles in different environments. Within this, they were given a project in which they had to carry out a test, collect results, draw a conclusion and present it as a group to their class back at school. They then got to sit back and relax in the planetarium as they learnt all about Earth and Space and the Solar System which coincided with the topic they 02 03 were studying in Science lessons. To finish, they participated in a workshop using different substances to make bouncy balls! The children had a fantastic day and came away having learnt a lot.
YEAR 3 VISIT KIMMERIDGE 03. YEAR 5 VISIT Year 3 had a great day at Kimmeridge in June!. They spent the morning in the TILE BARN OUTDOOR CENTRE Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, learning For their summer trip this year, the Year 5s set off to the New Forest a lot about Kimmeridge 150 million years and the Tile Barn Outdoor Centre to undertake a number of fun ago. They had a tour of the museum and activities. These included climbing to new heights, conquering fears a question and answer session with Steve in abseiling, scoring personal bests in archery, working together Etches, and did some activities in the as a group to problem solve and trying to stay off the ground on Education Room. After lunch we walked the low ropes course. They all had a really enjoyable day in the down to the bay to hunt for fossils. Their sunshine! bags were much heavier on the way back!
37 A DUMPTON YEAR MATHEMATICS CHALLENGES Congratulations to all the Year 5 and 6 pupils who received ROCKLEY WATER PARK certificates after the Primary Mathematics Challenge in Rockley Water Park was Year 3’s first trip of the school year. November. Well done to Grace, Zoe, James, Toby, Patrick and YEAR 4 CAMP After a short bus journey to Poole, the pupils took a turn at Joe who won Gold Awards. Similarly, congratulations to James, kayaking and paddle boarding which was a lot of fun! Having Toby, Alexander and Joe for participating in the Bryanston All of the Year 4 pupils enjoyed a night on good balance was key to avoiding getting wet! This was a great Maths Challenge in January. This included problem-solving and the school campsite in May for their annual chance for the pupils to bond and work together to build their a Countdown style number challenge. They all had an enjoyable sleepover. They had a great time setting up teamwork and communication skills, and for them to mix with their tents, getting organised (to a fashion!) afternoon competing against 25 other schools. their new class outside of a school setting. and then playing a huge game of T-ball run by the STAs - all this whilst Mrs Welch and Mr Cox prepared the food, which went down very well indeed! Finding the appropriate marshmallow stick was met with great enthusiasm but there were still many sticky fingers at the end! After a few wide games, bedtime routine and a chat, Year 4 settled down for a sleep. An early start the following day meant that the children were packed up and ready for breakfast by 6:15am! Bacon baps and cereal filled their tummies which meant there was time for a play before parents arrived to take them home for a well-earned rest! Another great camp and YEAR 4 VISIT everyone had a wonderful time! THE NEW FOREST Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic day out in the New Forest in May. They looked at the impact we as visitors have on this special environment and how this impact is managed. They learned about the special mire ecosystem, footpath erosion and how the ponies, pigs and cattle are managed and protected.
They also spent an hour in the Verderers’ Court acting out the roles of Verderers, Agisters, and Commoners and debating some of the real issues concerning living in a National Park. There was just enough time for a game of pooh-sticks before returning to school!
39 A DUMPTON YEAR YEAR 3 VISIT
EVERYONE CRANBORNE ready for some good food – a hearty chilli HAD AN ANCIENT and nachos was delivered to camp for us AMAZING to eat and a warm sticky toffee pudding TECHNOLOGY TIME! filled everyone up! As the weather was set CENTRE to be too poor to camp, the children played some games in the woods and then headed straight back to school to watch a film and have a big slumber party in the Assembly Hall! Before the rest of the school came in on Friday morning, it was straight into the minibuses and back to camp for breakfast! Then, in the woods, the children learnt to light fires (controlled!), make a shelter and have a go at archery. The success with the fire making was pretty much 100% and the children were able to see some more unusual ways of making fire. After a quick lunch, it was down to Dancing Ledge and Hedbury to do some climbing and abseiling. It was very impressive that everyone had a go and did their best despite some children not This was a wonderful opportunity to being confident with the heights. After the long day, it was back to learn about everyday Celtic life! THE WEATHER WAS AGAINST US THIS YEAR camp to spend the night in the FOR THE ANNUAL YEAR 5 CAMP. HOWEVER, tents. Everyone was tired and did actually fall asleep earlier In the Autumn Term Year 3 pupils learn about the Iron Age in Humanities and to put their learning into action, the IT DID NOT STOP EVERYONE FROM ENJOYING than anticipated! Although pupils visit the Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne. The day began in the Celtic Roundhouse with a very visual THE EXPERIENCE TO ITS FULL EXTENT! the weather had been a little timeline that included props, and some pupils even got to act out each time period! Then, in different groups, the pupils restrictive at times, it didn't took part in lots of fun activities. They got the chance to make bread using only wheat which they had crushed with salt On the first day the pupils went to Swanage to go body boarding stop everyone from having an and water. Another activity was blacksmithing where all groups worked together to make a knife. The last activity was – everyone was able to catch lots of amazing waves and have a amazing time! archery where each group competed against each other to get the most points. splash around in the sea. By the end of the session, they were all
41 A DUMPTON YEAR WVS POSTER WINNERS Congratulations to Emily and Rebecca in Year 6 who designed posters which won awards in the Young Vets Club Art Competition as part of their International School Linking Project! Prizes were awarded by World Veterinary Service (WVS) Patron the Countess of Shaftesbury. Well done, girls!
YEAR 6 VISIT THE ETCHES This year, the pupils in Year 3 were fortunate enough to add Emily’s entry COLLECTION & WILD SEAS CENTRE another school trip to the busy school calendar.
AT KIMMERIDGE STONEHENGE IS SUCH A KEY PART OF
As part of Year 6’s preparation for Year 7 Biology, they went to Kimmeridge Bay in June, thankfully on one of the ENGLAND’S HISTORY, SO IT WAS A only dry days so far that month! The pupils split into two groups to visit two locations. The first was the Etches LOVELY OUTING AND A CHANCE FOR Collection where they looked around Steve Etches’ excellent collection of rare fossils - all found in Kimmeridge. THE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE THE SITE. The pupils also met Steve and had 5 minutes of question time with him! He told them stories of how he had to wait four years for the second half of a fossil to fall out of a cliff, and the time when he broke his backpack carrying a Upon arrival the pupils sat and drew a picture of the standing massive rock that contained a pterodactyl fossil! The pupils used iPads in the museum to answer a quiz on the fossils stones. This was followed by a visit to the museum where they in the collection and when the answers were correct, it unlocked virtual dinosaurs that could be seen through the learnt a lot more about the Neolithic period and got the chance iPad. Once all the dinosaurs were unlocked, the virtual T-Rex could be seen! The second location was at Kimmeridge to see some of the weapons and protective clothing that Bay itself and the Wild Seas Centre where the pupils learnt about the different species of plants and animals that were used. An exciting day out! habitat the rocky seashore. Then, when the tide was low they went out and took transect data of the population densities which were analysed back at school. A beach clean followed. It was a very busy day, and a lot of fun. Rebecca’s entry
43 A DUMPTON YEAR A group of Year 6 pupils had the opportunity to visit the HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY Science Department at Bryanston School in April. They AND RELIGIOUS had an interesting lecture from the Physics teachers on the moon and in the afternoon they had to carry out a crime STUDIES ALL CAME scene investigation in each of the different sciences to find TOGETHER ON THE out who stole the Nobel Prize! In addition, congratulations to Kiana and Megan who were runners-up in the recent YEAR 5 PURBECK TRIP Bryanston School Science Poster Competition. Such IN MAY creative and informative work!
Backpacks and water to the ready, this was a day of great learning. From a guided tour of the battlements and inner curtain wall of the castle, to geographical elements of the area and a transport survey, to the local church of St. Edwards and its historical baptism font, it was a day full of knowledge and several miles of walking! Bright sunshine was the biggest bonus and the ice creams finished the day in fantastic style! A super trip, super learning and the pupils made the most of the opportunity to realise more about the beautiful area in which we live A GREAT and work. DAY OF LEARNING!
45 A DUMPTON YEAR YEAR 4 VISIT LAUNCESTON FARM The pupils had a wonderful day out in May, learning all about the workings of the farm as well as making their own bread.
YEAR 4 ACTIVITY DAY
The Year 4 pupils had a lovely day completing bushcraft tasks in the woods in June. They started off the day by making shelters from logs and branches they found in the woods. After a quick break, the pupils were given a fire-lighting masterclass. They then collected their own resources and set up mini survival camps, eating lunch around their own fires! After lunch, they had a fire challenge where each group had to light their fires and race to see who was the first to burn through the rope. The children had a great day - they learnt some new skills and went home having enjoyed themselves!
47 A DUMPTON YEAR An UNFORGETTABLE Year 6 Normandy Trip by Grace French and Zöe Humphries
Year 6 returned to the UK on Sunday 5 May, full of fond memories of this year’s visit to France.
After a long ferry crossing, we headed off to Ste Mère Eglise where we saw the dummy paratrooper, John Steele, hanging from the church spire. Upon arrival at La Grand Ferme, we were treated to a fine French meal. After our meal, we were allocated our dorms - ours was yellow and blue - and then we were shown around and saw lots of animals including some cute baby bunnies. There was also a volleyball court, a games room, and a football pitch.
On Saturday, after a good night’s rest, we headed off to Avranches for our market visit. This was an opportunity to use our French knowledge and buy our lunch. We had baguettes with salami and strawberries for pudding. The day culminated in the walk across the bay with a guide to Mont Saint Michel who showed us how to safely walk on quicksand, which we really enjoyed!
On the last day, we went to visit the Bayeux Tapestry and the World War II war graves in the Bayeux Cemetery. We then stopped at La Pointe du Hoc where Mr Price read President Reagan’s Pointe du Hoc speech made in 1984 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of D-Day Landings. The way back was shorter and bumpier as we went on a different ferry. Our favourite part of the trip was the quicksand as it was fun to make and walk in! 49 A DUMPTON YEAR Scholarship success, Leavers’ Course fun, Year 8 teaching and much more...!
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01. MODEL UNITED NATIONS 02. KIMMERIDGE BAY 03. EXPERIMENTAL MAGIC! 04. LONGLEAT VISIT In early March, six pupils from Year 7 took part in the Model Year 7 enjoyed another informative A group of our Year 8 pupils had a great time Following their summer exams, Year 7 went on a United Nations day at Bryanston. Here, they debated day at Kimmeridge Bay in the at Hampreston C of E First School in June. well-earned adventure to Longleat Safari Park. They major international issues with pupils from other prep September sunshine. They worked With the help of Mr Browning, they helped reinforced their Biology syllabus by taking part in a schools, using the format and structures of the real UN. with staff from the Marine Centre to teach ‘Experimental Magic’ to the Year 4 Species Classification Workshop, getting up close Katie and Olivia represented Brazil on the Environment look at the habitat of the rocky shore, class. They showed the pupils twelve different and personal with some of Longleat’s giant lizards, Programme, attempting to find a solution to the depletion its species and their adaptations to magic tricks, all of which could be explained snakes and spiders and delighting in seeing some of the of the world’s resources. On the Human Rights Committee, this changeable environment. They with the help of science. They showed the Year staff having to hold the resident tarantula! They spent Harry and Alan represented Britain in trying to strike a also took further the school’s study of 4 Hampreston children a magic fire extinguisher, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon feeding the seals and balance between fighting terrorism and safeguarding plastic pollution and human impact on an Alka Seltzer rocket, levitating lemons, lorikeets and meeting the meerkats and giraffes. The human rights, while in UNICEF, Jacob and William put the natural areas we enjoy, by carrying expanding marshmallows, balloon kebabs, a highlight of the day was undoubtedly surviving forward Israel’s perspective on dealing with the problem out a plastic litter pick along the beach, volcanic reaction, a chemical rainbow, a ‘hand the monkey enclosure in the school minibuses - the of child refugees fleeing Syria. The Dumpton team were with some quite shocking results! boiler’, Bernouilli balls, racing chemicals, dry ice Bursar was relieved to see us return intact! well-prepared and positive in all of their dealings with other The pupils were keen to reduce their and ended the day with the annual investigation nations, and a real credit to the school. plastic consumption at home and we into which brand of cola contains the most fizz hope this is something they have been (or carbon dioxide as they would say)! As they encouraging! all realised, science is just magic with an explanation - and great fun! 53 A DUMPTON YEAR MILTON ABBEY DEBATING COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP In March, three brave pupils, Charlotte, Lucy and William, SUCCESS! went to Milton Abbey to take part in their annual debating Congratulations to Dumpton’s senior competition. After a brief introductory session, they were given leavers – they have achieved an outstanding a motion to oppose: “This house believes that all cars should 30 scholarships to local senior schools for be driverless”. They had about half an hour to prepare, before next September! These include academic, debating the issue with pupils form another prep school in front art, sports and music scholarships – and a of an audience. They rose to the challenge in this activity which number of all-rounder awards recognising tested their skills of reasoning, communication and quick thinking. an array of talents including drama, music, Very well done! art and sport. These pupils will be heading to a range of different schools, with scholarships shared as follows: Canford (5), Bryanston (2), Clayesmore (3), Bournemouth Collegiate School (5), Millfield (6), Milton Abbey (2) and Talbot Heath (7). Once again it is a delight to see all the hard work of the pupils and teachers paying dividends and they should all be quietly proud of their achievements. They are an excellent advert for the school motto “You can because you think you can". Very well done to all. Beautifully decorated Christmas cakes by the Year 7 pupils! We hope they tasted as good as they looked! Prep School Geography Quiz Teams of keen, enthusiastic Year 7 & 8 geographers from local schools took part in a fun quiz afternoon hosted at Canford School. Pupils came together to share and apply their Geography knowledge in a fun and stimulating team competition. For some of the pupils, they were working within their new senior school and with their future geography teachers! The team from Dumpton again performed really well and are looking forward to taking on the challenge again in September. 55 A DUMPTON YEAR YEAR 8 LEAVERS’ COURSE
THE LEAVERS’ COURSE ALWAYS PROVES TO BE A PERFECT AND FITTING FINALE TO THE YEAR 8’S TIME SPENT HERE AT DUMPTON.
The weeks fly by in a series of activities based upon the idea of giving the pupils a varied, interesting and often challenging send- off. All of the Prep School staff get involved somewhere along the line, happily giving of their time and expertise both in school and on Good luck to you all as you embark the two big residential trips: camping at Brenscombe and youth hostelling in Cornwall. As soon as the CE exams finish, pupils let on the next stage of your education. off steam with a paintballing challenge and then launch headlong into a month of activities including amongst others a day spent cooking for themselves, a French and an Africa day, a mini- triathlon, geocaching, football golf, a trip to Nothe Fort and a visit to the local velodrome where they channel their inner ‘G’! At Brenscombe they kayak, canoe, rifle shoot and take on the challenge of the highropes course, as well as climb and abseil the cliffs at Dancing Ledge. In Cornwall, they surf twice, BBQ on the beach, and visit the Geevor Mine and the Tate St Ives, along with watching a play at the Minack Theatre - all ensure a good balance. Icecream and Cornish pasty eating are undertaken with great relish by all! Throughout the Leavers’ Course, pupils work in small groups on a Business Enterprise Challenge that commences with a visit to see the workings of a local restaurant. Often tired, sometimes bruised and covered in scrapes, they all seem to thoroughly enjoy the last few weeks which are all capped off with a huge celebratory meal followed by emotional speeches.
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59 A DUMPTON YEAR 1ST VII BOYS’ HOCKEY Sprint Success! This season the squad faced some tough opponents but rose to the Grace competed at the British Sprint 1ST XI FOOTBALL Orienteering Championships at Bath challenge and produced some really nice hockey along the way. University in September, coming 2nd STRONG & COMPETITIVE overall. An outstanding achievement – very Once again the 1st football team proved itself to be a strong and well done. competitive outfit at both the 11 a-side game and in the 6 a-side The IAPS tournaments are always fiercely tournament format. The squad was arguably as strong as any we competitive and so the team knew they have had over the years, as it had a real blend of talented and skilful would have to battle their way through. The ball players as well as those whose commitment and determination boys were on form and put in some good made them a valuable asset to the team. This special mix of Year 7 performances throughout the morning. and 8 boys came together and gave a number of outstanding Defensively they were solid and the midfield performances which included some resounding victories against managed to turn the ball over well. The group local schools, and by winning the Moyles Court Tournament as matches were really close but unfortunately well. Whilst it is not all about winning, the boys had an unbeaten they were knocked out of the cup and so season and managed an impressive record of 37 goals for and they set their sights on the plate. It was only 9 goals against in their 10 fixtures – something to be very disappointing having played so convincingly proud of! Looking forward, as the Year 7 members of the team move but the boys proved again that they were into Year 8, the backbone is already in place for what should prove to worthy competitors. be another strong and competitive team. THE SEASON STARTED WITH As defending champions at the King SOME CLOSELY FOUGHT Edward’s Tournament, Dumpton was the MATCHES AGAINST SANDROYD team to beat! The team followed the normal AND CLAYESMORE format of starting a little slowly in the first NATIONAL U13 This highlighted the team’s strengths and simultaneously forced couple of games and although the matches FOOTBALL them into working tightly together as a unit, supporting one were won convincingly, it was necessary to up CHAMPIONS! the pace for the games to follow. The team another on and off the ball. The team were starting to gel together Many congratulations to the Year 8 girls made their way through to the semi-finals nicely but the next match against Durlston Court was a difficult one and who won the IAPS U13 National where they were met by Chafyn Grove. It there was a little panic which resulted in some loss of form. Football Championships at Taunton was an even match but they just managed to in October. Having won 4-0 away at Lessons were learned and the team dusted themselves off in time for put a goal past the team to secure their place Durlston Court just before the finals, the In2Hockey County Cup Tournament. The team played some in the top three. It wasn’t to be that day but they remained unbeaten on the day against great hockey, passing the ball with speed and precision, which enabled it was a pleasure to watch the team play such teams from Danes Hill (4-0), King’s Hall them to switch play across the back platform and open up the pitch for a good standard of hockey. The boys have (3-0) and Millfield (1-1) to end up overall some well executed attacking moves. The team narrowly missed out played some great hockey this season and winners and National Champions – an on going through to the regionals but the boys were proud of their we wish them every success with their amazing achievement! Very well done, girls! performance and rightly so. hockey in the future. 61 A DUMPTON YEAR Country team and represent them at the South West County Championships in February. An excellent achievement.
At the Canford Tournament in February in the Year 6 Boys’ race, Harrison, Theo and Max came in 14th, 15th and 18th. Grace continued to go from strength to strength, finishing in 7th place in the Year 6 Girls’ race. Adam, in his first appearance wearing the Dumpton colours, finished 10th, followed closely behind by George in 12th in the Year 7 Boys’ race. In the Year 7 Girls’ race, Wynne ran well to finish 16th overall and Georgia finished with a huge smile on her face as she crossed the line in her first ever competitive race. Once again everyone supported each other brilliantly. Although it is an individual sport, our Dumpton runners always behave like a team.
In March, the team went to Milton Abbey – it was the best race in the school cross country season – and certainly the longest! The conditions were perfect, with mud, rain, puddles, cool temperatures, and a gentle uphill finish. There was even a (very) small hill for the Year 8 runners to negotiate.
Once again, everyone supported each other superbly and there was a real team spirit as they all realised that it was going to be a tough afternoon of running. Iris and Amelia both ran strongly in the Year 8 Girls’ race and they were followed closely over the line by Grace and a smiling Annabel. Henry bravely ran on his own against competitors with legs twice as long, DUMPTON and he still held his own. Grace once again looked the part and ran very strongly – she is a very good runner and someone who is heading towards a top three finish in most races. In addition, for someone who wasn’t feeling very fit, Max ran well. The Year 7 boys all finished CROSS COUNTRY looking like they’d pushed themselves hard, with Arthur making his first appearance in a Dumpton running shirt.
The season started in mid-January with the Dorset Schools Cross Country THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, ALL OF THE TEAM SUPPORTED Championships at Kings Park. With almost perfect running conditions – blue skies, no wind and firm ground – the runners could really speed round the course. Everyone EACH OTHER AND BEHAVED IMPECCABLY, BEING A CREDIT TO from the more experienced to the first timers ran their hardest and managed some very THEMSELVES AND THE SCHOOL. VERY WELL DONE. commendable finishing positions in three huge fields of approximately 150 runners. Special mention must go to Iris, running in the Year 8 and 9 category, who looked like she was in cruise control to finish 3rd and therefore qualify for the Dorset Schools Cross 63 A DUMPTON YEAR With a smaller pool of boys in the U13 group this year, every player powerful teams who were able to wear down would count and their rugby journey would be centred on making the best tacklers and find holes. However, in individual progress whilst focussing on the strengths of the players both these games, the team demonstrated within the squad. Having followed the group’s progress through their that when a bit of grit was needed they 1ST VII GIRLS’ previous year and therefore knowing their determination to do their were really able to challenge and score tries, HOCKEY very best on the pitch, they had played well as a team, even though never more so than against Sandroyd in the they had come up against some big rugby-playing schools. Several second half. Edward and Barney were solid in The team started the boys played up a year and gave additional skills and attributes defence, and Jack scored a wonderful try just season well with a well- to compliment the side. Pre-season training had concentrated on after half time after Anthony caught the ball deserved win at the Canford individual defensive confidence alongside team organisation, with from the restart. Sherborne were outstanding Tournament. They came a simple attacking strategy of run straight and hard. Across the six hosts and opposition, playing a game against across some strong schools, a team that were a good match. It allowed including Cheam, who both teams to fight hard but demonstrate came very close to taking their development too. Morgan showed in the victory. Nevertheless, the open field and in attack why he is hard the girls came through, to pin down and scored several tries from a demonstrating great long way out. The result of that game was grit and determination. unimportant, but the commitment from every player was the most memorable take-away. Individual games followed which gave the squad the opportunity to hockey. The girls learnt a lot and picked In a true U13 game against Castle Court, the get stuck in and develop their understanding and tactical awareness themselves up for the remainder of the team were now beginning to add creativity to of the game. Another tournament at West Hill Park, and again, season. Although not National Champions their play, seeking opportunities to change the some tricky competition. The squad worked hard for each other and this year, the squad had a great season: attack, whilst also defending going forward. each member of the team showed some fantastic individual play there were lots of wins, a few losses and Johnny led the line in defence, whilst pulling during the day. Another tournament win: the girls were on fire! some draws, but what is most important is the string from scrum half. The last game of that all of the players made great progress, the season was against Port Regis on a wet After half term, the girls were ready for the IAPS Tournament. both individually and as a squad. and cold afternoon. It was always tough, After becoming IAPS National Champions last year, the girls were but the boys never gave up, with Tom and nervous. This year though was a completely different tournament Toby playing as they’d played all season, like matches it was important for the team to be able to walk off every with many more teams entering. The squad got off to a flying start They had fun, worked flankers, props, centres and wingers – they game knowing they couldn’t have done any more, and each game had and they kept form throughout the group stages, qualifying for were everywhere, and outstanding. Will’s hard, played some different mini targets set. Against Bournemouth Collegiate the team the next round with maximum points (and a thrilling win against cross field kick and subsequent try was a real demonstrated their cohesiveness; they tackled and hunted, carried Millfield!) However, a win for the tournament was not meant to be amazing hockey, and highlight of the day. Jack, Barney, Will, George, the ball confidently and maintained a good shape around the pitch. It but a fantastic 2nd place was thoroughly well-deserved. made their coach very Eddie and Sam – the Year 7 players – will have was a great start to the season! Henry sidestepped his way around any much to pass onto the U13 squad next year defender and this was to be his special skill for the term! In subsequent In the finals, the results didn’t go Dumpton’s way. However, the proud. Well done, girls! and the progress they will make together is an games against Forres Sandle Manor and Sandroyd, the squad met big games were extremely close and the squad played some incredible exciting prospect. Very well done, boys!
65 A DUMPTON YEAR The Farleigh Tournament is always well contested, and this year’s Matches followed against Forres Sandle was no different. Nifty footwork, incredible passing and a good bit Manor and Sandroyd and despite a of grit meant the opening games against Walhampton and Chafyn howling gale, the versatility of the players Grove were easy wins. Twyford was more difficult though and it was never ceased to amaze! Slick passing of the end-to-end play, with a fair bit of contest, but Twyford came out on ball meant many turnovers were quickly top. Godolphin tried, but by now the team had the bit between their converted to goals, and Dumpton had two teeth, and won 8-0. The semi-finals were against Westbourne House more wins. – the team that beat Dumpton last year. It was another tense end- to-end game, ending in a 4-4 draw. The girls won through the extra The season finished with the County time to a 6-5 win and they were into the final against Farleigh. This Championships. They were a challenge was an incredible game, with turnovers, interceptions, misses, flying from the start: the wind proved quite a leaps, big passes, dropped catches, goals, misses and goals, at both deciding factor as attempt after attempt ends. It was so tense and as the clock ticked down the minutes, it was to score a goal was thwarted. However, goal for goal. But an amazing interception by Esther, when the team the team managed to sneak just enough were one goal up, gave the magic pass to create the final goal and a through the ring to create a very successful score of 7-5. Dumpton were winners of the match and therefore afternoon. By the time they reached the Champions of the Tournament! finals, the wind was exhausting everyone. Against St Edward’s, the team played to At PEDSSA, the might of the Dumpton Netball machine made easy their limits, and were severely tested when work of the group matches and quarter-finals. The semi-finals were Alana unfortunately succumbed to injury harder fought and the team had to shift up a gear to win and get and Sienna bravely stood in to play in an U13 NETBALL through to the finals. Against a strong team of Allenbourn players, unfamiliar position. The score was 4-4 when ... GOLD MEDAL WINNERS! the team’s defence won through and they were 2019 PEDSSA the final whistle blew and so it was into extra Champions with a total of 100 goals scored! time. But Medals were Holly’s dream, and The first outing for the U13s, in the cold and wet, was to Clayesmore School. The squad swopped around every after a final push for two minutes each way, quarter, to give play to 12 different players, so adaptation and versatility were key attributes. Everyone kept the The team won the IAPS Regional group matches but in the semi- and yes, as the final whistle blew, Dumpton energy of the team high, and there were moments of well-structured attack. A total of 17 goals were scored, finals against Clifton College, although a close match, they just were 7-4 winners. Well played, girls. Gold against 9 from Clayesmore, which showed good skills from both the attack and defence. It was an exciting couldn’t sink the goals to win. Then in the 3rd/4th play-off for the last medals at last, and very well deserved! start to the season. Unfortunately, both the Bryanston and Dumpton tournaments were cancelled this year National Finals place, the team met Twyford, their nemesis – which but the team played on against Talbot Heath, Port Regis and Castle Court, notching up wins and playing with unfortunately proved accurate again. In total, the day provided an developing passion and accuracy. The team had superiority in defence and quickly and easily dominated the game, impressive 72 goals scored with only 23 conceded. and it was their relentless turnover of the ball, providing the continual feed into the attacking circle, which won these games.
67 A DUMPTON YEAR Athletics Through the summer term, the staff and I have continued to make sure that every child has had the opportunity to complete every event possible in their age group. This included specific developmental coaching and also an opportunity to compete under pressure and set a personal best time. This approach ensured the continued development of the pupils to be the best they could whilst also seeking out the gifted and talented, and offering additional coaching and practice where needed. Over the course of a pupil's education at Dumpton, we record data across every event, marking their progress as they mature and develop.
This year, Sports Day was held on a Wednesday for the second time. The weather tried to play its part, but between showers and thunder, we managed to complete the day. In another thrilling competition, which needed to be checked overnight, Sussex came 4th, Kent 3rd, Hants 2nd and Dorset 1st with1699 points - only 100 points separating 1st to 4th, demonstrating how close the day was with over 600 events completed.
At the Senior Wessex Championships in Aldershot there were many top performances, with Harrison winning the high jump and javelin, Sam the shot, Morgan achieving 2nd place in the hurdles, long jump and high jump, Maya 2nd in the 200m, Iris 3rd in the 300m and 2nd in the 1500m, Annabel 3rd in the long jump and triple jump and Charlotte 2nd in the discus. The Year 8 girls - Lucy, Maya, Annabel, and Dominique came 3rd in the final event of the day, the 4 x 100m relay. Well done!
At the Junior Wessex Championship, Chloe was 3rd in the 200m, Lily 2nd in the long jump, Indiana 2nd in the ball throw, Harry 3rd in the 75m and 2nd in the hurdles, and Jasper 3rd in the 200m. In Year 5, Theo was 1st in the 200m and Phoenix was 3rd in the long jump. The Year 5 relay team of Lewis, Alfie, Theo and Oscar managed a 3rd place in the final of the relay. Well done!
At the IAPS National Athletics Championships in June, our pupils once again did the school proud. Harrison came 5th in the high jump, Morgan 7th in the long jump and 9th in the high jump, Amelia 11th in the 800m, Charlotte 9th in the discus, and Iris achieved a terrific 3rd place in the 1500m! Very well done all!
69 A DUMPTON YEAR After another successful National qualifying event at 1ST XI BOYS’ Clayesmore in February, a number of the Year 8 girls CRICKET qualified for the National Finals in both relay and individual events. This success meant that on the 8th June a Dumpton team headed to the London Aquatic Centre for the IAPS The 1st XI started the National Swimming Championships for the second year season with a comfortable running! win against Bournemouth Grace, Amelia, Annabel, and Iris qualified in both the 1ST VIII School. Dumpton scored Medley and Freestyle Relay events, although Emily in 130 for 2 with extras Year 7 eventually substituted for Iris. The four girls then GIRLS’ CRICKET came a very respectable 7th in the Medley Relay and 16th The Summer Term was the start of a new and top scoring and George in the Freestyle and were pleased to have swum faster exciting sporting venture for the girls at Dumpton. times in both of the finals than in qualifying. Grace, with unbeaten on 36 runs. The seniors had been fortunate enough to have a 50m Breaststroke, Amelia, with 50m Freestyle and Iris, with ‘taste’ of cricket in previous years but this season Henry (3 wickets for 3 50m Backstroke (although she did not swim) also qualified it was rolled out across all year groups. The in their individual events. Grace eventually came 8th in runs), Tom (2 for 8) and senior girls very much led from the front; being the her Breaststroke and Amelia came 12th in the Freestyle. talented and sporty bunch that they are, they Edward (2 for 2) were the Although the team did not return home with any silverware took to the game like ducks to water. From the from this year's event, it is truly an amazing venue to pick of the bowlers as outset they impressed with their bowling; not an compete in, and hopefully a happy and positive memory for easy skill to perform by any means. Being astute Bournemouth School were all of the girls who were lucky enough to go. games players, they were always sharp on their bowled out for 73. fielding and tactically sound. The first match of the season was closely contested and taught them a lot The 1st XI won comfortably against Walhampton by 7 of overs to spare and 6 wickets left. George top scored about the game, preparing the team nicely for the wickets; Edward was again one of the pick of the bowlers with 33 runs and Adam also contributed 16 runs. The tournament at King Edward School the following with 2 for 8, but all the bowlers bowled well to restrict final match was another 6 wicket victory over Sandroyd. week. What a day it turned out to be! Not only did Walhampton to 101 runs for 6 wickets. All of the boys Dumpton restricted Sandroyd to 101 for 8, with practically the girls play superb cricket against experienced who batted did well as they knocked off the runs with 4 every bowler picking up a wicket. Johnny and Edward teams, they also enjoyed a coaching session from overs to spare. George was once again unbeaten on 40 opened the batting and put on 55 runs for the 1st wicket. some of the Hampshire County Cricket Club and Edward also ended up unbeaten on 23 runs. The 3rd Johnny top scored with 30 runs and Tom ended up players! The girls took on board all that was said match was a straightforward win against Forres Sandle unbeaten on 22 runs. All the boys played their part to them and used this to their advantage for the Manor: eight bowlers bowled, all with good consistency, in an impressive series of wins. The ground fielding duration of the season. It was an absolute pleasure and thus Forres struggled to accumulate runs and were was strong and practically every catch offered was coaching the girls and lovely to watch their game restricted to 76 in total. After losing a couple of early taken. Very well done, boys! develop over the weeks. What a fantastic start to wickets, the team knocked off the runs again with plenty girls' cricket!
71 A DUMPTON YEAR ‘Home to Growth and Learning’
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